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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1916
Page
5
Atlanta attorney Roy Dorsey brother of Hugh M. Dorsey delivered the main address at Fayetteville Memorial Day exercises yesterday afternoon. One of the largest crowds in Fayetteville history attended and the speaker received an ovation before the exercises were pronounced concluded.
The procession drew witnesses and participants who paid tribute in the main streets, marking the event as the most impressive since the first veterans group passed by years ago. The gathering followed a brilliant parade at the former Ro orsey home where the address was delivered.
Revival services at Capitol Avenue Baptist Church attract many converts. Pastor Crouchpreacher delivers his final sermon Friday night, signaling the close of a notable era in the church.
Columbus Georgia April 36 special The old Springer home east of Columbus burned early this morning Built in early nineteenth century by Frank H Springer s grandfather when Columbus was forests with Indians Two deserters caught Columbus April 26 special Corporal J H Smart left for Fort Caswell carrying Privates 4 M Anderson and Luther P Stone who took French leave They were arrested Memorial Day observed Columbus April 26 special Memorial day observed with exercises at Springer Opera House and Linwood Cemetery Confederate graves wreaths salutes street procession program at Springer with Miss Georgia Crichton and Rev Dr Robert H Harris Garrard spoke Ticknor shaft proposed Columbus April 25 special Doctors discussed memorial shaft for Dr Francis Orray Ticknor Parcel Post Records Columbus April 25 special Weighing 12832 parcels 2841 more than last year Avg weight 2 9 721 insured Postmaster Turner pleased Case Dismissed Columbus April 26 special John Marchman illcit distilling case dismissed Begins Work on Building Columbus April 23 special Contractor M C Barlow began work on three story department store building
J C Cheshire a negro doctor and drug store owner faces arraignment before US Commissioner W Colquitt Carter on charges of prescribing and selling narcotics in quantities forbidden by the Harrison narcotic drugs act. The case, set for yesterday, was postponed one day. Two young men arrested with Cheshire are charged with peddling drugs. H C Mann is held on $100 bond for district court trial.
Commerce gubernatorial candidate Dr L G Hardman will join Cox College Founders Day on May 1 with an afternoon program and an evening concert. Other speakers include Mr L Brittain Mrs Lenn Dillard and Dr Lewis Fowler. Miss Helen Smith will preside as queen of the festival.
Lumpkin Georgia reports its first chautauqua closed Monday night with a lecture by Kr. Rader. The event drew local interest and organizers announced plans to repeat the chautauqua next year in Lumpkin.
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